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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ben confesses to _____.

2. Ben pictures Camelia at a ____.

3. What type of gum is mentioned?

4. Ben talks about which psychic gift?

5. What is the writer's frame of mind at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Camelia and Matt.

2. Discuss the interchange between Ben and Camelia at Camelia's house.

3. What is Camelia's part time job? What interaction takes place between Camelia and her boss?

4. How does Ben plan to start over with Camelia?

5. What does Wes say about the new boy in school?

6. What does Matt tell Camelia about Ben?

7. Discuss the picnic planned by Ben.

8. Why does Camelia lie and go to see Kimmie?

9. What is Ben's unusual gift?

10. What incident takes place in science class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Camelia's aunt is put into a mental hospital after attempting to commit suicide again. Discuss the situation. Why does Alexia try to kill herself? What is the reaction of the family? Who is to blame? Who has accused Alexia of ruining her life? Do you think Alexia is at fault? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Popularity is a big issue for Ben. Ben never seems to fit in no matter where she goes. Ben always feels different. Discuss Ben's lack of popularity. Compare it to Camelia's outstanding popularity and the reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Ben is suspected of committing murder in his hometown. Why is Ben suspected? What proof is there that he is guilty? Was Ben ever charged? If so, what was the result? What is Ben's explanation for the series of events leading up to Julie's death? What is your opinion? Do you think the people were fair in condemning Ben? Does anyone know the truth?

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